Agriculture; Expanding Access to Local Foods Act of 2025; definition; Expanding Access to Local Foods Program; Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry; revolving fund; effective date.

HB 2918 creates the "Expanding Access to Local Foods Program" to purchase locally grown fruits and vegetables at market value from small and underserved Oklahoma producers. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry will administer the program, donating these foods free of charge to nonprofits that distribute food within the state to improve food security. A new revolving fund, financed by state appropriations, federal grants, private contributions, and interest, will support the program's operations. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2025, and aims to strengthen local food supply chains while creating economic opportunities for small producers.